Supervisory Airway Transportation System Specialist

About the role

Serves as a Front Line Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SATSS), for a Systems Support Center (SSC).

What you will do

• As the Supervisor of a Technical Operations, System Support Center (SSC), the employee has responsibility for administrative and technical direction of the assigned staff consisting of specialist, technicians, and other FAA support staff involved in the maintenance of the NAS.
• Applies knowledge of and experience with the interrelationships of (1) FAA and Technical Operations organizational components and their functions and operations, (2) FAA and Technical Operations priorities, plans, procedures and policies, and (3) National Air Space (NAS) components, systems and organizations.
• Plans, communicates the organization's vision and objectives, sets priorities, assigns tasks and responsibilities, plans and establishes work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work, monitors and evaluates performance, coaches and develops employee capabilities; takes, recommends, or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave.
• Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates.
• In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval.
• Identifies developmental training needs of employees and provides for and/or arranges needed developmental and operational training.
• Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage, referring group grievances and more serious, unresolved complaints to the higher-level manager.
• Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands; consults with LR in more serious cases and determines appropriate action.
• Fosters a fair and equitable work environment.
• Defines, plans, executes, and monitors the SSC budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives.
• Responsible for management of resources (people, funds and equipment) to meet the goal of continuous safe and reliable air travel.
• Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.
• Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future.
• May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes.
• Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.
• Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion.
• Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management.
• Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.
• Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures.
• Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.
• Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How you will be evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Documents you must provide

• You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2).
• Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
• If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
• You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
• If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
• If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system ***

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. *** This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

You must apply online to receive consideration for this position.

We will not accept faxed or emailed resumes. In the text box following each Leadership and Management Dimension, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable Leadership and Management Dimension.

Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. FAA's CORE COMPENSATION PLAN This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.

Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: *** Salary includes locality payment of 17.06%. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Security Requirements: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained. Temporary Position not to exceed 1 year; can be terminated, extended or made permanent without further competition. This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA